I didn't accomplish what I set out to do, but I realized I had set out to do the wrong things

When we play games, our brains respond differently to stress and obstacles. We're better able to control our attention and ignore distractions.

I'm not a fan of simulations. Where, 'Oh, we'll go play a simulation of world peace and figure out how to make peace' and then somehow magically that will get translated into the real world. No, that's not the kind of games that I make.

We can boost our immune systems by strengthening our social networks and decreasing stress.

If you make it a game, gamers will play it no matter what your motivation is in making it.

I see a future in which games once again are explicitly designed to improve quality of life, to prevent suffering, and to create real, widespread happiness.

Over time, the games we play can change how we think and what we're capable of. And it's easy to maximize the benefits so the changes are positive.